Position Zonal Field Coordinator Reporting to the Health
Promotion Technical Officer Job Reference 3074/REO/VOL16/B/SW024 Health Department Location Zone 1: Buea (North West, South West, West and Littoral regions) Zone 2: Yaoundé (Central, South, East regions) Zone 3: Garoua (North, Far North and Adamawa regions) Number of positions required 03 Contract Type Full-time Project Duration 5 years Contract Duration 1 year (renewable annually) Gross Annual Salary $12,000 Benefits Health Insurance: $200/year Social Insurance: 13% of salary Start Date 10/30/2024 Deadline 11/15/2024
1) Context Reach Out Cameroon is a non-governmental organization created in 1996, which obtained its legal status in 2000 and its authorization as a national NGO from MINAT in 2024.
The organization supports disadvantaged groups, particularly youth and women, through
a community-centered approach and advocacy based on three main pillars:
health, human rights and governance, and economic security: The health department
is committed to improving health outcomes and promoting equity in
health care delivery across Cameroon. Established in response to the critical health disparities
faced by underserved populations, ROC is at the forefront of community-based health interventions for twenty-eight years.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) manages the United States’
foreign aid program by providing economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 80 countries around
the world. The Community Health Equity Through Systems
Strengthening (CHESS) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID), is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing systemic barriers to health equity
in the Cameroonian health landscape. (The CHESS project represents a strategic initiative
aimed at addressing systemic barriers to health equity in the
Cameroonian health landscape. The objective of the project is to ensure equitable and universal access to
essential health services for all segments of the Cameroonian population through participatory
community-based approach. By promoting inclusive governance, CHESS seeks to ensure that
health systems meet the needs of all community members, particularly the
most vulnerable groups.
Reach Out Cameroon (ROC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and with
funding from USAID, will implement this five-year project that will strengthen the capacity of 25
disease- or population-based civil society organizations (CSOs) in Cameroon to
effectively implement community-based surveillance (CLM) and support health systems. Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) for early case detection and reporting; Strengthen the
capacity of existing national dialogue structures and community health workers to
meaningfully engage in community health governance,
human rights and health promotion through innovative and
context-specific social and behaviour change (SBC) communication strategies.
By the end of the project, which will be implemented in 150 health districts in all 10 regions of Cameroon,
the 25 CSOs coordinating 300 community champions or site monitors will have improved,
implemented, monitored and evaluated CLM, CBS and UHC interventions on HIV, TB,
malaria and family planning, thereby contributing to the achievement of the project objective which is to improve equitable and universal access to essential health services for all segments of the
Cameroonian population through extensive community participation.
For effective coordination and implementation of the project, the CHESS project grouped the 10
regions of Cameroon into three zones: Zone 1: Buea (North-West, South-West, West, coastal regions)
; Zone 2: Yaoundé (Central, South, East regions) and Zone 3: Garoua (North,
Far North and Adamawa). Therefore, three field zonal coordinators are
required to ensure the successful implementation of this project by coordinating efforts among
different stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment for
community engagement.
2) General Job Description The field zonal coordinators are specialists in community monitoring, health
promotion and community governance. They will report to the Health Promotion Technical Officer on their activities in community health governance, CSO capacity building and health promotion. He/she will be responsible for the overall technical and programmatic coordination of the project in each zone covering at least 3 regions and an average of 45 health districts by the end of the grant. He/she will ensure that the project implementation plans and strategies take into consideration the socio-cultural and other realities of the context at the zone, regional and district levels. Will also ensure the implementation of sub-grants at the regional level by managing 6-9 sub-grants more closely. They will lead the project advocacy with regional stakeholders in the 3-4 regions of their area, negotiating easy access for CSOs. They will also support CSOs by leading activities related to community empowerment, community-led monitoring, organizational capacity building and coalition building among and within CSO networks, as well as advocacy across all regions of the area at a more local level. With the support of the Sub-Award Management Specialist, they will lead individual CSO OCAs and the development of unique CSO capacity building plans. They will develop and share bi-annual performance letters with CSOs on strengths and weaknesses and highlight key areas for improvement in collaboration and with technical support from the central teams.
3) Responsibilities • Coordination of activities: Oversee the day-to-day implementation of all project activities in the area, ensuring that they are executed on time and that project deadlines are met. • Stakeholder engagement: Organize regular meetings with CSOs, local health authorities and community leaders to build partnerships
and improve collaboration. Liaise between ROC and local stakeholders.
• Capacity Building: Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops
for CSOs and community health workers on
community-based surveillance (CLM), community-based surveillance (CBS) and
community governance.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit comprehensive reports detailing
activities, results, challenges and lessons learned.
• Field Visits: Conduct regular field visits to assess the implementation
of project activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and
identifying areas for improvement.
• Technical Assistance: Provide ongoing technical support to CSOs in implementing
community-led health initiatives, ensuring the use of
data for advocacy and decision-making.
• Documentation and Best Practices: Collect and document best
practices, successes and challenges encountered in the field. Share this information with
project management and stakeholders to inform future strategies.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with community members
to encourage their participation in health governance and
decision-making processes, fostering ownership of health initiatives.
4) Qualifications
• Area Field Coordinators must have a Master’s degree in Public Health and
at least three years of experience in community health in the areas of HIV,
malaria, tuberculosis, family planning and CBS
• Experience with USAID-funded projects and health systems in Cameroon will be
an added advantage
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and French
Composition of the application
i. A cover letter not exceeding 02 pages with 1.5 line spacing and
12 font
size ii. The subject of the application must specify the area of interest
iii. Curriculum Vitae CV
iv. 02 previous employment references
v. Copy of highest academic degree
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Interested and qualified candidates should send the requested files to hiring@reachoutcm.org
or submit the attached application form to the Reach Out headquarters in Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea,
South West region of Cameroon.
